Raising Beaut Kids Parenting Workshop Part 1 of 4

Is raising kids as easy as cooking from a cookbook?
No way! But, 'Beaut Kids' just don't happen! Children begin life by being naturally impulsive, and self-motivated. They look to parents to show sound judgement, compassionate leadership and the capacity to develop predictable boundaries and routines. Kids need parents who can make the tough calls when required, even when making these tough calls inconveniences parents a little. In short, our kids need parents that know 'when to say yes, and how to say no'.

Is there an easy fix for the cranky, defiant or lazy behaviour that our kids dish up to us?
Probably not, but sometimes a simple tweak to our emotional response can make a big, big difference! Sometimes a planned longer-term approach is called for. One thing is for certain in this business of raising kids; it is that parents who learn to review what they're doing, and are able to 'check in' with themselves on the important questions give themselves a real advantage.

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